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| creature comforts brining me back to life as we speak... |
Now there’s nothing beautiful in the business of sick, in my opinion anyway. The snot, chapped skin, under eye circles, granny panties---let’s face it! You’re a walking TB ward!! But aside from Mucinex and a good ol’ hot shower, there are a few products to keep you on the mend during your short stay in Fluville. Two of my favorites: Carmex External Analgesic and Desert Essence’s Blemish Touch Stick.
CARMEX
Carmex, most of us know, has been around FOREVER. Since 1930 to be exact. From a small family stove, to being sold out of the trunk of a car, Carmex is one of the leading brands in today’s lip balm market. Still producing its original formula, the company presently employs about 100 people and is still under the ownership of the founding family. Just an interesting tidbit I discovered. I love those intriguing details that tell the history of a company or product that hasn’t been compromised by time.
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| Did you know theres MINT Carmex?? what a luscious green cap! |
But they aren’t the only reason to heart the magic tub with the classic yellow cap. Lip balms to me are like pens, a complete fetish. I have eighty million of them everywhere at any given time. But when I want complete relief, there really is nothing better than the cooling sensation of Carmex. It contains Camphor: a waxy, white solid derived from large evergreen trees called, Camphor Laurel. It’s the main ingredient responsible for the scent and popular tingling sensation of Carmex. It also instantly relieves the burning, itching pain associated with chapped skin and cold sores. And when I’m in pain, I’m allll about instant relief. Camphor also acts as a mild anesthetic and antimicrobial agent against germs, which satisfies my inner hypochondriac.
Carmex is also a multipurpose product! A quality I cherish!
Use it as/to:
· an antiseptic for minor cuts, burns or insect bites
· relieving the itch of athlete’s foot
· drying out a pimple
· softening cuticles, elbows and knees
· (and my personal favorite) to heal the chapped skin of your nostrils after blowing your nose a billion times.
Something fun to do this Valentine's Day, send that special someone a Carmex kiss and message! Just go to mycarmexkiss ...
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| as you can see I chose the "french kiss" application...of course i did. |
BLEMISH TOUCH STICK
I don’t know about you but my Aunt Flow usually brings a visitor. The pesky pimple. So on top of the flu, cold and non-stop coughing, I had a ginormous zit to combat. And of course it wasn’t just any ordinary zit! It had to be the dead center of my forehead, dreaded by all, Unicorn Pimple. OH JOY.
Who better to fight this demon than Desert Essence’s Blemish Touch Stick! The website will boast about its powerful blend of botanical extracts like chamomile, lavender and calendula. But it’s the combination of these natural agents with my all time favorite, Tea Tree Oil. Together they pack a special punch. Tea Tree Oil is known as the universal healing agent. It’s also a very good anti-inflammatory when applied topically. This makes it perfect for combating that one irritating zit or blemish. Dab a touch of product over a blemish and let it do the work for you. Any redness or swelling should be gone within a day.
This product in particular comes as a .31 oz roll-on stick. Its small and compact making it a perfect purse companion as well. But note: because of its roller-ball applicator, it is best not to share this product. Impurities and other substances could be transferred to one another via the roller-ball.
The touch stick is also a multipurpose product! I’ve used it on burns, cuts, and cold sores! Anything with redness or inflammation? Your touch stick can save the day! Typically it costs around $8.00 or less. I get mine from Trader Joe’s. It can also be found online or at any Whole Foods store.
